Master PortaPro, GG-200 Instruction Manual

Accessories Available

Ultratane® Butane

“ULTRA-REFINED” by Master…the only approved
butane for Master butane powered tools.

• Single piece universal tip

• Purest refining method possible

•

Special non-clogging formula to permit extended use

MSDS Sheet available upon request or see our

website for your convenience.

P/N 10448 – 0.937 oz.
P/N 11799 – 3.75 oz.
P/N 51773 – 5.125 oz.

35412 – 12 general

purpose glue sticks

35413 – 12 Carton
Closing Glue Sticks

35414 – 12 Wood­working Glue Sticks

Specifications

Size: 6.75” (L) x 1.25” (W) x 6.0” (H)
Weight: 7.9 oz. w/o gas
Operating Temp: Approx. 392°F/200°C
Ramp Up Time: 3-4 minutes
Recommended Glue Stick: 1/2” (0.50 inch)
Glue Melt Rate: up to 0.67 lbs. per hour
Ave. Run Time: Approx. 120 minutes (full tank)
Recommended Fuel: Master Ultratane Butane
Fuel Capacity: 6 grams

Unit is shipped without fuel.

Important Notice: User is responsible for determining whether the Master Glue Gun

is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application. Please
remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a Master Glue
Gun in a particular application. The materials to be bonded with the product, the
surface preparation of those materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in
which the product is used, and the time and environmental condition in which the
product is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use
and performance of a Master Glue Gun. Given the variety of factors that can affect the
use and performance of a Master Glue Gun, some of which are uniquely within the
user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the Master Glue
Gun to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s
method of application.

Designers and Manufacturers
of Heat Tools for Industry

®

PORTAPRO

GG-200

Butane Powered Glue Gun

Instruction Manual

One Full Year Warranty

Your butane powered glue gun was
carefully tested and inspected before it

was shipped from the factory. We warrant
this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal
use and service for one year from date of

purchase. In the event of a defect in

materials or workmanship, we will either
repair or replace, without charge, at our
option, any part which in our judgement

shows evidence of such defect.
This warranty does not cover routine

maintenance, normal wear and tear, or
damage resulting from accident, misuse,
alteration, corrosion, lack or reasonable
care, service performed by an unauthor­ized repair service, use of unauthorized
replacement parts or accessories,
installation, use, operation, or mainte-

nance not in accordance with Master

Appliance recommended procedures,use
of adhesive cartridges not manufactured
by Master Appliance or not subject to
Master Appliance quality standards, or

use with butane fuel other than Master
Appliance Ultratane butane fuel. At the

end of the warranty period, Master

Appliance shall be under no further

obligation, expressed or implied. Some
states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.

Master Appliance assumes no

responsibility for and this warranty shall

not cover any incidental or consequential
damages from any defect in this product
or its use. Some states do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you. This

warranty gives you specific rights and

you may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state.

For warranty repair a proof of purchase
receipt or other appropriate proof of date

is required with your return for warranty

repair to Master Appliance. All warranty

claims must be made to Master
Appliance and not the distributor. We

decline responsibility where repairs have

been made or attempted by others. Any
different guarantee made by others is
not authorized by us. If a warranty claim
is to be made please return your Master
Glue Gun prepaid, with proof of

purchase and a note describing the

problem to our Repair Department. The
Department of Transportation
Hazardous Material Regulations forbid
this item or any other flammable gas
item from being shipped via air. Please

empty tool of butane before shipping

as described in this manual under “How
to Empty Tank of Butane Gas if
Needed”. See address below.

Master Appliance Corp.

Attention: Repair Department
2420 - 18th Street
Racine, Wisconsin 53403
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
web: www.masterappliance.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

Read this manual in its entirety before
attempting to use this tool. Become
familiar with all controls for safety.

Made in Taiwan

58150

Fill with Ultratane® Butane

Use only Master Ultratane butane with your Glue Gun.
Do not fill gas or store near open flame, heater,
furnace or combustible materials. Make sure the unit is
cool before re-fueling and that the switch is turned to
the “OFF” position. Fill gas holding the unit firmly with
the refill nozzle pointed upwards. Insert nozzle into the
gas filling valve and press down. Use pumping action
for best results (Fig. 1). Gas will overflow from nozzle
when tank is full. After filling allow the gas to stabilize
for a few minutes before lighting.

Ignition Instructions

1. Use only 1/2” diameter glue sticks. Insert glue stick
through tunnel at the back of gun (Fig.3).

2. To start fuel flow, squeeze and slide (fig 3) switch to
“ON” position. You will hear a “hissing” sound.

3. Push the “Ignition Switch” to ignite the flame. Hold for
about 5-10 seconds before releasing (Fig. 4).

4. After igniting, the ceramic elements inside the air
vent will glow “red” (Fig. 5). Tip the gun forward on
folding stand under the nozzle to stand the gun. Wait
for a few minutes for it to heat up and allow the glue
to melt and soften.

5. During operation of your glue gun, gas flow is
thermostatically controlled for optimum fuel efficiency
and to maintain the glue melt chamber temperature
at 280F to 320F. Gas will flow intermittently
depending on chamber temperature.

NEVER LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN
GAS IS ON.

Adhesive Application

1. Direct nozzle tip at any clean/dry surface you wish to
bond. Check for proper adhesive selection.

2. To apply melted adhesive use steady finger pressure
on feed trigger. Release feed trigger to stop flow of
adhesive.

3. Do not use excessive pressure on feed trigger.

4. Insert 1/2 inch glue stick into transport mechanism
as needed.

Storage of Your PORTAPRO® Glue Gun

1. Make sure the ON-OFF button is in the full OFF position. (fig. 3).

2. Stand the folding base to rest the glue gun and cool the nozzle,
before storing.

3. Store in proper location avoiding elevated temperatures and
away from children.

4. Leave tank approximately 1/2 full so lubrication of fuel pickup
filter remains wet.

Trouble Shooting

Problem

Does not ignite

Low Gas Pressure

Low/No adhesive

flow

Probable cause

1. Empty tank

1. Low fuel

2. Cold fuel

1. No heat

2. Plugged tip

3. Glue gun unit not at
proper operating
temperature

Solution

1. Check window of tank and
refill with butane fuel

1. Refuel with butane gas.

2. Gently shake to warm fuel up.

* Use indoors only - Minimum

ambient temp 59°F.

1. See information above –
Does not ignite.

2. In the event the applicator tip
is blocking adhesive flow you
may clear the tip with a small
nail or paper clip.

3. Allow unit to heat up for
4 minutes after ignition.

Do not force adhesive.

How to Empty Tank of Butane Gas if Needed

1. Only empty fuel tank in a well
ventilated area and away from
ignition sources. Remember
butane is heavier than air.

2. Depress the filler valve at the
back of the tank with a small
bladed screwdriver and let the
butane gas escape through the
small orifice opening. It takes
approximately one minute for the
butane to escape from the tank.
Be careful that the butane does
not hit against your fingers or
hands. This could cause frostbite
of the skin.

3. One method is to poke a small
bladed screwdriver through a
piece of paper and then

carefully depress the filler valve.
The escaping gas will hit the
paper and not your hand.

4. Never turn gas lever to “ON”
and allow gas to evacuate
through the ejector/tip. Doing
this will clog the ejector and
lead to premature failure.

5. Never try to unscrew the filler
valve as it is adhesively bonded
to the tank. Breaking of this
bond will destroy the unit,
causing the tank to leak.

OFF

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of injury or property damage,
READ AND UNDERSTAND the following
warnings:

1. The Glue Gun contains flammable gas under
pressure. Use with care.

2. Keep out of reach of children.

3. Use only Master Appliance Ultratane Butane
Fuel to insure maximum safety and
performance. MSDS upon request.

4. Do not fill gas, use or store near open flame,
heater, furnace or combustible materials.

5. Always point away from face and body while
igniting or operating.

6. The nozzle gets hot during operation. Do not
touch the nozzle, melted glue or main exhaust
port when hot or place them on a flammable
object.

7. Hot gases are emitted from all exhaust slots.
Do not leave Glue Gun unattended.

8. Wait for nozzles to cool before changing. Keep
hands and combustibles from nozzle area
while in use.

9. Use only glue sticks designed for use with
hotmelt glue guns. Do not use liquid or paste
adhesive.

10. Make sure the adjustment knob is firmly closed
and the flame is completely extinguished after
using.

11. To prevent fuel tank leakage, do not store in
environmental area that exceeds 104°F/40°C

!

Warnings:

WARNING: By-products of the combustion of the fuel used by this

product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.

WARNING: The Department of Transportation Hazardous material
Regulations forbid the carriage of butane or other flammable gas
products on passenger aircraft. Do not pack this item or any other
flammable gas item, in any checked or carry-on baggage.

WARNING: Do not clean or remove the adhesive with solvent. May
cause fire. For additional health and safety information, see the product
label and Material Safety Data Sheet for the Master Adhesive used.

!

Cautions:

CAUTION: Allow applicator to cool to room temperature before
servicing. Failure to do so may cause burns.

CAUTION: Do not pull adhesive cartridge from the rear of the applicator

while in operation. Removing adhesive from the rear may cause molten
adhesive to flow out the rear of the applicator which may cause burns
and damage the applicator.

CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot adhesive and the applicator tip.
May cause burns. Wear safety glasses and gloves when using.

CAUTION: If molten material comes in contact with skin DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REMOVE!!! Cool glue with cool water and/or ice as

quickly as possible and seek medical assistance if burn is over a
large area.

(such as car dashboard or trunk, direct
sun, glove compartment, or other
enclosed, unventilated areas).

12. Use only in well-ventilated area.
Continuous or extended use indoors
should be done only with a local exhaust
ventilation to the outside.

13. Do not expose to open flame or other
sources of high temperature.

14. Always use safety glasses or goggles.

15. Do not misuse, abuse, alter or tamper.

16. Do not try to open the gas tank. Do not
puncture or incinerate.

17. Do not immerse in water.

18. Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair a damaged glue gun.

19. It is your responsibility to follow your
governmental regulations when
disposing of this unit.

NOTE: For health and safety information, see
product label and Material Safety Data Sheet
for Master Adhesive before using.

NOTE: When operating in extremes of
temperature (hot or cold), at high altitude,
ignition may be difficult due to the variation of
gas pressure caused by these extremes. Gas
control settings will also be affected and will
vary from those under normal conditions. If
difficulties are experienced, please contact
our Customer Service Department.